Overview

• Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted to Congress that the six-feet social distancing guidelines during the pandemic were not based on scientific data.
• Fauci also stated that he was not convinced that children suffered learning loss due to school closures during the pandemic.
• His statements have sparked criticism, with some accusing him of shirking responsibility for the influence his guidelines had on school closures and other measures.
• During the hearing, Fauci also discussed the possibility of the COVID-19 virus leaking from a lab, a theory he had previously suppressed.
• Despite the controversy, Fauci is expected to testify further in a public hearing later this year.